Obituary of Llewellyn ""Lew"" B. Avery

Avery, Llewellyn B. “Lew” age 81 of Cayuta, NY, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Lew was born in Elmira, NY, to the late LaMar and Pauline (Congdon) Avery. He was also predeceased by daughters, Debbie, in 1963 and Karen, in 1977; and siblings, Cheryl Avery, Janice Avery, Larry Avery, and Charlene Griffin. Lew is survived by his loving wife, Hannelore (Gunther) Avery; daughter, Susan (James) Mizerak of Farmington, NY; grandchildren, Michelle (Paul) Gimelberg, Beth (John) Grzeskowiak, and Melissa Mizerak; great grandchildren, Aiya and Marty Gimelberg, and Hunter Grzeskowiak; and siblings, Daryl (Pat) Avery, Darla (Jeff) Hall, and Jocelyn Almon. Lew was employed with Cotton Hanlon for many years and retired as a truck driver. His family was very special to him, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A special thanks to Daryl, Pat, Darla, and Jocelyn for their selfless acts of kindness. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, Inc., 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Saturday, April 2, 2016, from 12PM – 2PM. Funeral service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 2PM. Interment will be private in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Lew with memorials to Cayuta Free Church, c/o Charlotte Collins, 1100 Conkrite Rd., Cayuta, NY, 14824 Condolences and remembrances at www.barberfuneralhome.com